According to the Birmingham Mail, Tottenham were not happy with the remark, with a source reportedly saying: “It was made clear that Spurs weren’t happy at all.”

Riley responded to the criticism, stating: “Personal abuse is hideous. For the record I didn’t say Spurs are bottle jobs but tonight’s game was a test of nerve. I said the game was a bottle job.

“Not the same as calling the team bottle jobs as is being circulated.”

A Sky Sports source said: “At the end of the season she contacted the head of football, saying she felt it wasn’t right to be part of that programme. This was something she was considering in advance of the West Ham-Spurs match.”

Sky pundit Gary Neville has had his say following the news, taking the side of Riley.

A Scandalous response to a nothing comment. Not helped by other presenters in the TV world sticking the knife in!! https://t.co/HeLACiM8D6